Research Associate 1 FT TEMP

Miami, FL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 16 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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Research Associate 1

The University of Miami/UHealth department of The Miami Project has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time TEMP/Per Diem Research Associate 1 to work at the UHealth Medical Campus. The Research Associate 1 SOM supports research activities for the assigned division by conducting laboratory experiments on assigned research projects. Moreover the incumbent operates with the goal of advancing his/her expertise through continued education training and research.

Core Responsibilities

Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures.
Participates in the publication of significant results.
Maintains an overview of relevant research findings.
Ensures all research is undertaken according to good research practice.
Keeps abreast of current publications relative to methods techniques and developments within the area of research.
Collects prepares analyzes dissects and evaluates specimens or tissue cultures.
Operates and maintains laboratory equipment.
Performs a variety of routine assays tests and studies.
Performs calculations to complete research test results collects data and performs statistical analysis of laboratory results.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Department Specific Functions

Our research is focused on chronic pain and development of cell transplantation therapies. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in handling small laboratory rodents including behavioral testing and familiarity with surgical implantations. Experience in tissue analysis and immunocytochemical processing is also needed. The Research Associate must be capable of working under minimal supervision following training. Necessary training for specific methods and procedures will be provided. The Research Associate will be expected to provide timely reports and participate in data analysis and presentation of results for scientific conferences publications and grant applications.

30% Laboratory rodent behavioral testing

25% Immunocytochemical analysis of tissues and cell cultures

20% Rodent surgical implantation

10% Assistance in growing and differentiating stem cell cultures

10% Prepare reports assist with manuscript submissions

5% Other duties as assigned

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelors degree in relevant field required
No previous experience required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures technologies and protocols and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software technology and relevant computer applications.
Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System South Floridas only university-based health system provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center we are proud to serve South Florida Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching research and patient care. Were the challenge youve been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Temporary

Required Experience:

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